Why does the noun Mittwoch have the article der?
Days of the week are masculine.
Examples
der Montag (Monday), der Dienstag (Tuesday), der Mittwoch (Wednesday), der Donnerstag (Thursday), der Freitag (Friday), der Samstag (Saturday), der Sonntag (Sunday)
Declension table for German noun Mittwoch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Mittwoch | ein Mittwoch | — |
| Akkusativ | den Mittwoch | einen Mittwoch | — |
| Dativ | dem Mittwoch | einem Mittwoch | — |
| Genitiv | des Mittwochs | eines Mittwochs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mittwoch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Mittwoch?
It is der Mittwoch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mittwoch is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Mittwoch?
The noun Mittwoch is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Mittwoch mean in English?
The German word der Mittwoch translates to “Wednesday” in English.
How do you decline der Mittwoch?
Like all German nouns, Mittwoch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Mittwoch
- Akkusativ: den Mittwoch
- Dativ: dem Mittwoch
- Genitiv: des Mittwochs
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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